University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston School of Dentistry Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

10 out of 10

💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Your interviewer will have a sheet with four questions on it, these are the four: 1) Tell me about yourself and why you want to go into dentistry 2) How do you plan your time and how do you manage stress? 3) What is one strength and one weakness? 4) What type of people do you not get along with? On the first, stay away from mention money and easy hours. On the second, DO mention that you plan your schedule, e.g., by using planners, smartphone or desktop calendars, etc. To manage stress, again mention that you do something, like exercising frequently, always making sure to spend time with friends and family, reading... On the third, don't name a weakness you can't work on. And the weakness shouldn't put you at a disadvantage as a dental student/dentist. On the fourth, remember not to look like you're hard to get along with. The interviewer wants to know that you're a people person, and that in your class or as a dental service provider, you are the type to get along with all sorts of people. You could mention that you like working in groups, but that XYZ personality types are harder to work with than others (overbearing, disrespectful, self-interested, etc). Your interviewer will jot notes on your responses on that sheet with the four questions. Also be prepared to tell him/her why you want to go to Houston over other dental schools.

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What was the most interesting question?

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What was the most difficult question?

No responses

🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Home

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

8 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

student dr forums

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What impressed you positively?

The new building opening in 2012.

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What impressed you negatively?

Old building will still be around until 2012.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Nothing unexpected. Plan your answers to the four main questions. Make sure to engage your interviewer and get them to talk a bit about themselves (why he/she chose academia over clinical practice) and why Houston should be your destination. Also, ask good, relevant questions, e.g., how the school is adapting to advances in dentistry, any changes in curriculum or clinical that he/she expects in the near to mid-term, what advice he/she would have for a pre-dent in final year of undergrad, etc.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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